Kids locate Scoop Reporter among ads

Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice cream.

Congratulations to:

Sarah McMaster, 11, who is homeschooled in the Chattaroy area and is the daughter of Jenny McMaster, found Scoop on page 13 of Thursday’s North Side Voice.

Nathan Quinn, 10, who is a student at Chester Elementary, spotted Scoop on page 8 of the Valley Voice. He is the son of Jeanne Quinn.

Jake Markham, 8, who is a student at Mullan Road Elementary and the son of Kristin Markham, found Scoop on page 10 of the South Voice.

Natalie Taylor, 4 1/2, who lives in Post Falls but doesn’t attend school yet, spotted Scoop on page 5 of the Prairie Voice. She is the daughter of Lloyd and Abby Taylor.

Kyley Jenkin, 11, who is a student at Evergreen Middle School and the daughter of Stacey Jenkin, found Scoop on page 9 on Saturday’s Valley Voice.

Micah Honner, 6, who is a student at Lake City Junior Academy in Coeur d’Alene, found Scoop on page 6 of Saturday’s Handle Extra. He is the son of Margo and Ron Honner.

Opportunity

Reconstruction coming to Sprague, Bowdish

The intersection of Sprague Avenue and Bowdish Road is scheduled for reconstruction starting Monday, according to Spokane Valley city officials.

The $760,000 project involves repaving with concrete and asphalt, installation of new sidewalks and addition of wheelchair ramps. It is being jointly financed by the city and Spokane Transit Authority.

Work is expected to continue through Nov. 1.

– Mike Prager

Valley Mall

Boater education class will be Saturday

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Marine Unit will conduct a Washington State Boater Education Course Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportsman Warehouse near the Spokane Valley Mall.

Although the class is free, there is room for only 30 students and attendees are enrolled on a “first come, first served” basis. A second class may be scheduled in October depending on response to the first course.

A Boater Education Card will be mandatory in 2009 for anyone age 25 and younger to operate a watercraft in Washington state. This requirement covers both boats and jet skis.

Anyone interested in registering for the course should call the Sportsman Warehouse customer service desk at 891-1900. Press 0 to reserve a seat.

Greenacres

Senior wellness fair next Thursday

The Good Samaritan Wellness Fair will take place next Thursday at the Good Samaritan Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include more than 20 senior resource vendors with information for healthy living and planning for the future.

Lunch will be available for $3.

The fair is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted and are appreciated.

For more information, call 924-6161, ext. 650.

– From staff reports